Peterson Fire Department responds to reported fire

Three crash trucks from this base responded to a fuel spill at a gas station on Drennan Road at approximately 7:45 a.m. Feb. 7.No fire was found when base firefighters responded to the scene. Colorado Springs Fire Department arrived on scene and assumed control of the situation. Peterson AFB and

Up in 'ARMS': Airmen’s records to be electronic only

Airmen will soon be able to access their unit personnel records groups, or UPRGs, online here. Beginning Feb. 1, the Military Personnel Flight will undergo a screening and packing process of an estimated 4,200 active-duty military UPRGs. These UPRGs will be sent to the Air Force Personnel Center at

Base auditorium opens for free movies

Popcorn. Big Screen. Surround Sound. Opening its doors for movie nights Feb. 1 and 2, Peterson's base auditorium had all the elements of a standard movie theater. Only one thing was missing: the overpriced tickets. Thanks to the 21st Services Squadron, dozens of Airmen and their families were able

21st SW cold weather policy amended

Leadership from the 21st Space Wing recently clarified the unit's cold-weather gear policy, stating the issued battle dress uniform field jacket or Gore-Tex cold-weather gear is not to be worn with the airman battle uniform. The clarification is in response to the Air Force deputy chief of staff for

CDC adopts 'Baby Signs' hands-on learning

Unlike most 20-month-old children, Jack Roberts doesn't have to scream, cry or chant wild baby gibberish to tell his parents he's hungry. Instead, he just puts his hand to his mouth - the sign for "eat" - and his parents know. No tears, ear plugs or deciphering skills needed. How does Jack know what

Special duties team look to Peterson for Airmen

The Air Education and Training Command's special duty assignment team stopped here Jan. 29, looking for a few good Airmen. Dozens of Airmen filled the auditorium at the Forrest L. Vosler Non-Commissioned Officer Academy to learn about special duties opportunities in the Air Force, including working

Hawaii ANG F-15 crashes, pilot ejects safely

Hawaii Air National Guard pilot safely ejected from his F-15D model aircraft over the Pacific Ocean at approximately 1:37 p.m. about 60 miles south of the Honolulu International Airport. The pilot was picked up by the U. S. Coast Guard at 2:15 p.m. The pilot was conducting routine training. The

Servicemembers, families can access free tax-filing services

Rather than paying a tax specialist, servicemembers and their families can obtain free assistance to prepare and file their annual tax returns through a special military program, a Defense Department tax advisor said here Jan. 30. The military's tax assistance program processes more than 200,000

SnoFest 'Reel Fun' attendees entertained by 'Pegasus'

2008 force shaping board cancelled

Air Force lieutenants in the 2005 year group, a total of 764 eligible, will not face a fiscal 2008 force shaping board. "We received enough requests to separate through voluntary separations programs that conducting a force shaping board is no longer needed this year," said Lt. Gen. Richard Y.